These are unusual political times. For the fourth time in history a Presidential impeachment hearing has begun creating an even deeper divide between political parties. But before these hearings the toxic atmosphere between Republicans and Democrats had infected almost all areas of life extending even to family gatherings where sides are taken. As the March […]
Flexibility and consistency keys to winning JROTC competition. By Mary O’KEEFE For the third consecutive year Crescenta Valley High School JROTC has come in first at the 5th Annual Drill Meet that was held at Santiago High School in Corona. The competition requires the JROTC cadets to follow guidelines laid out in a […]
Los Angeles County and a coalition of public agencies have reached a tentative settlement of their lawsuits against Southern California Edison and Edison International (SCE) to recover costs and damages from last year’s devastating Woolsey Fire. The settlement would require SCE to pay a total of $210 million to resolve lawsuits brought by the County […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Even though the winds in recent days have been calm, brush fires are an ongoing danger. “The live fuel moisture is in the 60% [range]. Some may say that doesn’t sound too bad but it can go up to 300%,” said Captain Popp, Los Angeles County Fire Dept., Station 82. The percentage […]
Nov. 10 2500 block of Montrose Avenue in Montrose, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle overnight. Nov. 8 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a woman reported that while she was shopping her wallet was stolen from her purse. The only thing she thought was unusual during her shopping trip […]
Los Angeles City Firefighters responded to a fire in the Hansen Dam area. The call came in at 12:54 A.M. concerning a brush fire at 11798 W Foothill Blvd. Firefighters are unable to access a very remote area of the Hansen Dam Recreation Area which has a slow moving vegetation fire. Low clouds/fog conditions preclude an […]
Firefighters are unable to access a very remote area of the Hansen Dam Recreation Area which has a slow moving vegetation fire. Low clouds/fog conditions preclude an air attack. Early morning moisture and no wind are providing for extremely slow spread with no structures threatened. Firefighters will respond again at first light to reassess. Unknown […]
Today, Sunday, Crescenta Valley Deputy Afsharian initiated a pursuit of a reckless vehicle on the southbound 2 freeway near Mountain Avenue. The suspect vehicle was traveling at approximately 100 miles per hour. Deputies cancelled their pursuit due to the high speeds. Within seconds of the terminated pursuit, Deputy Afsharian located a traffic collision on […]
The results of the CV town council race were announced. In order of most votes received: 1. Harry Leon (Regular 3-year Term): 2. Donna Libra (Regular 3-year Term) 3. Aram Ordubegian (Regular 3-year Term) 4. Ted Yu (1st Alternate) 5. Jeffrey Rodriguez 6. Ruben Gonzalez
From Principal Linda Junge: As you may have heard, there was a car accident at lunch on Ramsdell involving a CV student driver and a CV student pedestrian. While there do not appear to have been major injuries, it was a dramatic and disturbing event to those who witnessed it. Administration and counselors responded immediately […]